Operations Leader: Lean Manufacturing, Scheduling & Quality

Alamo Group; Virginia; On-site; USD 170,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match and profit‑s

Paid vacation, sick leave, and paidhol

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral programs

Job summary

Old Dominion Brush Company LLC (ODB) in Richmond, Virginia, seeks an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations, including production scheduling, materials management, shipping/receiving, machine utilization, quality standards, plant capacity, and Lean initiatives.

The role oversees safety, equipment maintenance, and staffing, either directly or through supervisory reports, with a pay range aligned to experience and market norms. ODB is part of Alamo Group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7-10 years manufacturing/supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, Lean techniques, and OSHA regulations.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks; ability to read engineering drawings and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Direct production schedules, staffing, and materials/inventory management
• Coordinate with Marketing, Engineering, Purchasing, and Production Planning on schedules, supplier relationships, and product improvements
• Lead supervisors and manufacturing engineers to meet productivity, efficiency, and Lean goals
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Manage performance evaluations, coaching, and personnel actions for direct reports
• Analyze operational results against budget/forecast

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Old Dominion Brush Company LLC (ODB) in Richmond, Virginia, seeks an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations, including production scheduling, materials management, shipping/receiving, machine utilization, quality standards, plant capacity, and Lean initiatives.

The role oversees safety, equipment maintenance, and staffing, either directly or through supervisory reports, with a pay range aligned to experience and market norms. ODB is part of Alamo Group.